I've hit a wall! I've got like 3 songs that are just music, but my brain can't put together the lyrics. I've actually been writing a lot, but I'm just not happy with what's ending up on the page. So, I've pulled up one of my favorites that hasn't ended up on any records yet. It's a cool song that sounds really nice as a "Raw" tune.
The song is called "Man and Guitar". I was talking with my cousin who is a visual artist. We were at one of her shows and we were discussing where her inspiration came from. She told me, the for this particular piece, she was inspired by seeing a bunch of my solo shows. She was intrigued by the idea of a man (or woman) and a guitar. The old school traveling minstrel. She liked the idea that the artist was a self-contained unit. Let me just say that it's a great way to stay creative. I can write a song that day and play it that night.
My cousin also loved the idea of the simplicity of the arrangement. There's no hiding behind the drums beat or horn section. The song is exposed for it's strength or weakness. Her piece was very much about this last idea. It was simple, but strong and stood on it's own without pretense or extensive explanation. It's intent was clear and the viewer could clearly see where the artist had come from.
"Man and Guitar" is a song about what it feels like to be out on the road playing shows in strange places to strangers. It's lonely and invigorating. It's scary and educational. I've learned a lot about myself and my music. My confidence has grown and I'm slowly learning how to make my way through the world of the traveling troubadour.
Head over to Jon Roniger – Songs in the Raw – MySpace Page and give it a listen.
As always there is "Man and Guitar" and a bunch more songs to buy at my SNOCAP store;
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